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1 Industrialization and Economic Development Nicole, Noah, Lauran

2 Types of Jobs Primary- Agriculture Secondary- Manufacturing Tertiary- Services Quaternary- Information Quinary- Executive

3 Four Asian Dragons  South Korea  Singapore  Taiwan  Hong Kong

4 Rostow’s Development Model 1.Traditional Society- high percentage of people in agriculture 2.Preconditions for takeoff- new technology and infrastructure 3.Takeoff- Rapid growth in textiles and food products 4.Drive to Maturity- more skilled and specialized workers 5.Age of Mass Consumption- Economy switches from heavy industry to consumer goods

5 DEFINITIONS Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM)- compares the ability of women and men to participate in economic and political decision making. Gender-Related Development Index (GDI)- Compares the level of development of women with that of both sexes.

6 Industrial Revolution Began in the United Kingdom in the late 1700s. Began in the United States in the 1800s

7 Bulk-gaining industry- located near the market (beverages) Bulk-reducing industry- located near the sources of output (steel)

8 Shipping and costs Truck - short distance delivery with low costs Trains - holds more than trucks and faster delivery Ships - slower than land based but for sea based transportation Air - fastest and safest but most expensive

9 Definitions  Industrial Revolution- A series of improvements in industrial technology that transformed the process of manufacturing goods.  Cottage Industry- Home-based manufacturing system.  Maquiladora- factories built by U.S. companies in Mexico near the U.S. border.


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